RN Weekend Supervisor

Currently seeking 1 RN Unit Manager & 1 RN Weekend Supervisor

GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB POSITION

To supervise nursing functions of an assigned areas to include functioning as a Charge Nurse in providing nursing care in accordance with current Federal, State, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern this facility, and as may be directed by the Administrator, Director of Nursing and the Medical Director, to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.

Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB, and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.

QUALIFICATIONS
Must be a Registered Nurse in good standing and currently licensed by the State.
Minimal 2 years previous long term care experience.
Minimal 2 years of supervisory experience.
Must be able to relate positive to residents, families, and government regulators, and to work cooperatively with other associates at all levels.
Must have experience in performance management and effective leadership.
Must have ability to complete multiple projects.
Must possess basic computer skills, including e-mail use.
Must be able to travel, including overnight stays.
Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance.
Must meet all local health regulations, and pass post-employment physical exam if required. This requirement also includes drug screening, criminal background investigation and reference inquiry.
Must be capable of performing the Essential Job Functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS

Ability to promote positive relationships with residents, visitors and government regulators. Ability to present a professional appearance and attitude.

RESIDENT'S RIGHTS
Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information including protected health information. Report known or suspected incidents of unauthorized disclosure of such information
Know Resident Rights
Help residents exercise and/or protect their rights
Report residents/family complaints/concerns to Administrator

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

The following list of duties is not intended to be restrictive or all inclusive. The fact that certain duties may not be listed does not limit the performance of additional duties.
Supervise other professional and nonprofessional staff in the weekend delivery of Resident Care.
Establish priorities and job assignments during the weekend.
Monitor unit activities, communicate policies, evaluate performance, and provide feedback, and assist, coach, redirect, and discipline as needed.
Prepare and review medical records and nurses notes.
Maintain records, manage budgets and supplies.
Conduct regular rounds to monitor resident activity and ensure resident quality care.

Assess resident's physical and psychosocial status.
Monitor care activities and documentation to ensure the delivery of nursing care according to the physician's orders, care plans, and established standards and facility policies.
Coordinate and assist or prepare for new admissions, transfers, and discharge of residents.
Transcribe physician's telephone orders.
Communicate with Resident's family members, other interdisciplinary team members and management regarding resident status.
Prepare and Administer medications as ordered by the physician; in accordance with nursing standards and facility policies.
Sign, date and perform all charting and record keeping in accordance with nursing standards and facility policies.
Plan, organize and direct in cooperation with the Assistant Director, effective administration of nursing unit and patient care given based on the established goals and objectives, standards, policies, and procedures of this facility.
Regularly inspect the facility and nursing practices for compliance with federal, state and local standards and regulations.
Assure residents of a comfortable, clean, orderly and safe environment.
Assure proper handling and emergency care of residents, personnel, and visitors while on the job or in the building.
Assist in development of Patient Care Plans for individual residents including rehabilitative and restorative activities.
Maintain required records. Review, update and revise policies including OBRA, OSHA, HIPPA, and QA procedures to meet current objectives and State and Federal Standards.
Comply with, support and enforce Company policies involving all safety and infection control procedures to include the proper use of mechanical lifts, gait belts, and personal protective wear.
Understand, comply with and promote all rules and regulations regarding residents' rights; promote positive relationship with residents, visitors, and regulators, to include presenting a professional appearance.
Ensure medication administration is as ordered in accordance with nursing standards and facility policies.
Monitor associate relations practices to ensure practices that maintain high morale and staff retention to include effective communication, prompt problem resolution, positive supervisory practices, and maintaining a positive work environment.
To plan and implement nursing orientation, job skills training, and in-service education programs in accordance with company policies and regulations.
Comply with other duties as assigned or needed.

SAFETY AND JOB HAZARDS FUNCTIONS
Ensure Universal Precautions procedures are followed.
Ensure Infection Control procedures are followed.
Ensure Fire, Safety, and Sanitation procedures are followed. Report all accidents and incidents.

Follow all safety policies to assure the resident safety.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS

Walking/mobility, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, sit, climb, balance, reaching, bending, grasping, pushing, lifting, transferring and repositioning residents, pulling, fine hand coordination, finger, handle, feel, ability to read and write, ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions, ability to verbally communicate with residents and others, ability to distinguish smells and temperatures, ability to hear and respond to pages, ability to understand and apply training and in-service education, ability to instruct personnel during training, education and staff meetings, and ability to remain calm in emergency situations and when handling multiple tasks. Must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds using proper body mechanics. Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.

Must function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies. Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, hostile people within the facility.

ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to vibration, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Application Question(s):
Please provide preference of Full-Time RN Unit Manager or RN Weekend Supervisor working every other weekend.

Ability to Commute:
Dublin, GA 31021 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:
Dublin, GA 31021: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person